Total Lung Capacity Formula

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Total Lung Capacity is the maximum volume of air the lungs can accommodate or sum of all volume compartments or volume of air in lungs after maximum inspiration. Check FAQs
TLC=IRV+TV+ERV+RV
TLC - Total Lung Capacity?IRV - Inspiratory Reserve Volume?TV - Tidal Volume?ERV - Expiratory Reserve Volume?RV - Residual Volume of Lung?

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42Edit=10Edit+10Edit+12Edit+10Edit
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Total Lung Capacity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
TLC=IRV+TV+ERV+RV
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
TLC=10mL+10mL+12mL+10mL
Next Step Convert Units
TLC=1E-5+1E-5+1.2E-5+1E-5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
TLC=1E-5+1E-5+1.2E-5+1E-5
Next Step Evaluate
TLC=4.2E-05
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
TLC=42mL

Total Lung Capacity Formula Elements

Variables
Total Lung Capacity
Total Lung Capacity is the maximum volume of air the lungs can accommodate or sum of all volume compartments or volume of air in lungs after maximum inspiration.
Symbol: TLC
Measurement: VolumeUnit: mL
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
Inspiratory Reserve Volume is the additional volume of air that can be inspired at the end of a normal or tidal inspiration.
Symbol: IRV
Measurement: VolumeUnit: mL
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Tidal Volume
Tidal Volume is the amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cycle.
Symbol: TV
Measurement: VolumeUnit: mL
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Expiratory Reserve Volume
Expiratory Reserve Volume is the volume of air that can be exhaled forcibly after exhalation of normal tidal volume. The normal adult value is 700-1200ml.
Symbol: ERV
Measurement: VolumeUnit: mL
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Residual Volume of Lung
Residual Volume of Lung is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximal exhalation. Normal adult value is averaged at 1200ml(20‐25 ml/kg).
Symbol: RV
Measurement: VolumeUnit: mL
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Total Lung Capacity?

Total Lung Capacity evaluator uses Total Lung Capacity = Inspiratory Reserve Volume+Tidal Volume+Expiratory Reserve Volume+Residual Volume of Lung to evaluate the Total Lung Capacity, The Total Lung Capacity formula is defined as the maximum volume of air the lungs can accommodate or sum of all volume compartments or volume of air in lungs after maximum inspiration. Total Lung Capacity is denoted by TLC symbol.

How to evaluate Total Lung Capacity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Lung Capacity, enter Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV), Tidal Volume (TV), Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) & Residual Volume of Lung (RV) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Lung Capacity

What is the formula to find Total Lung Capacity?
The formula of Total Lung Capacity is expressed as Total Lung Capacity = Inspiratory Reserve Volume+Tidal Volume+Expiratory Reserve Volume+Residual Volume of Lung. Here is an example- 4.2E+7 = 1E-05+1E-05+1.2E-05+1E-05.
How to calculate Total Lung Capacity?
With Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV), Tidal Volume (TV), Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV) & Residual Volume of Lung (RV) we can find Total Lung Capacity using the formula - Total Lung Capacity = Inspiratory Reserve Volume+Tidal Volume+Expiratory Reserve Volume+Residual Volume of Lung.
Can the Total Lung Capacity be negative?
No, the Total Lung Capacity, measured in Volume cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Lung Capacity?
Total Lung Capacity is usually measured using the Milliliter[mL] for Volume. Cubic Meter[mL], Cubic Centimeter[mL], Cubic Millimeter[mL] are the few other units in which Total Lung Capacity can be measured.
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